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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.41, 12,435.93 and 6,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.41, 12,435.93 and 6,179.52 is: 8,531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.41 : 12,435.93 = 6,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.41/12,435.93 = 6,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.41x = 12,435.93 × 6,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.41x = 76,848,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,848,078.15/9,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.65

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